Government Attacks Rebels

World News to Note

February 11, 2002

MONROVIA, Liberia -- Liberia's armed forces went on the offensive Sunday against rebels whose arrival close to the capital had forced a state of emergency and sent thousands of terrified civilians fleeing, its defense chief said. The government said the rebels had killed at least 16 people. Tension has gripped Monrovia since rebels attacked the town of Klay Junction just 22 miles away Thursday.